White Button Mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus)

White button mushrooms are one of the most widely consumed mushrooms in the
world. They are believed to be cultivated in more than 100 countries and are known by the
common names such as button mushrooms, white mushrooms, and table mushrooms. Good
compost and good quality spawns and a simulated environment are absolute necessities for
successful growing of White button mushrooms. Favorable temperature range for its growth is
considered to be 24o C and 15 -17o C. Nutritional value of 100 grams of raw White Button
mushrooms is given below:
Nutrient values and weights are for edible portion
Nutrient Unit Value per 100.0g
Proximates
Water g 92.45
Energy kcal 22
Protein g 3.09
Total lipid (fat) g 0.34
Carbohydrate, by difference g 3.26
Fiber, total dietary g 1
Sugars, total g 1.98
Minerals
Calcium, Ca mg 3
Iron, Fe mg 0.5
Magnesium, Mg mg 9
Phosphorus, P mg 86
Potassium, K mg 318
Sodium, Na mg 5
Zinc, Zn mg 0.52
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid mg 2.1
Thiamin mg 0.081
Riboflavin mg 0.402
Niacin mg 3.607
Vitamin B-6 mg 0.104
Folate DFE a Mcg_DFE 17
Vitamin B-12 µ g 0.04
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) mg 0.01
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) µ g 0.2
Vitamin D IU 7
Lipids
Fatty acids, total saturated g 0.05
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated g 0
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated g 0.16
Cholesterol mg 0
Ergosterol mg 56 Source: USDA Nutrient Database